The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-05
Gen. Harrison Makes a Brief Address
That Ar0uses Great Enthusiasm.
The Gangs Plans for Colonizing Illegal
Voters, and Working Their Old Schemes
Making Room for Political Workers.

alton. and enthusiasm among the three hundred
Republicans at Pfafiins Hall last night. There
were many present who seldom seen at polt-
ical meetings. who rarely take part in cleo
tions and campaigns except to vote Merchants.
professional men, mechanics. brokers, and man.
ufacturers responded spiritedly to the senti-
ment of the speeches and entersd most heartily
into the principal object of their coming to-
gether. This was, stated by of the
speakers, to organize club primarily for work
during the week and to assist in bringing out
every voter on election day. After that had
been accom- plished it was proposed to continue
the club a permanent factor in local and
State politics. William Wallace was the chair
man and James P Baker the secretary. Mr.
Wallace said, in the course of strong speech
against lawlessness as exemplifed in the cam
paign conducted by Coy, that he did not imagine
any controversy would arise the statement
that never has there been time in this city
when the help of every good citizen
more needed than now. He did not
mean good citizens alone who are Republicans,
but those who Democrats and who sustain
other party affiliations. IL was time when
each of them should consider his vote.
There never time when the purposes of
the vicious and the lawless were more antag-
onstic to good government. Sim Coy is their
leader. and they have control of the Democratic
organization. He glad to say that Coy did
not represent all Democrats, but the party organ
had announced him the party leader. It is
his own declaration that he represents that ee-
ment which, once in control of the city, will
bring disaster It does not admit Of any doubt
that sucn result would follow if Coy and his
gang are given power. There would be
straints upon these men, and city legislation
and dnir fi0n uan1A ho in <boI
ton of good morals, honesty and virtue. If
Coy obtains power. he and his followers will de-
stroy every good influence that tends to the bet
terment of the city. LAS a CITIZEN" Mr.. Wal
lace continued 81 have never felt deeper or
stronger interest in city election. If Coy sue
ceeds would feel like leaving the city. But
the interest is not confined. here. 1t
every city, town and hamlet anxious
eyes are turned to Indianapolis to see what her
reputable and law-loving people will do Tuesday
next. II should be the first object of the people
who favor the best interests of the city and the
enforcement of the laws, who keep
down taxes and destroy corruption. to see that
the largest vote possible is cast election day.
The speaker was warmly cheered.
George F. Branham In explaining the purpose
of the meeting, said that one of the objects Of a
permanent club would be to honor visiting
statesmen. in doing which he sure it would
make a better showing than that on Saturday last.
VIM. L. Brown referred to the organization of
last winter. and did not see the necessity for two
clubs. he believed the first in existence.
This led to some discussion in which the mem
bers of the first club insisted preserving It's
identity. Those who had not joined that club
we're not particular as to what course should be
pursued their object was to have an organiza-
ton that would manifest its influence in the
coming election. Mr.. Branham expressed the
views of this class by saying II do not
whether the old club takes in the new, or the
new the old, we take IN the Democratic votes."
John l.. McMaster. vice president of the first
organization. was speaking in its interest when
General Harrison quietly entered the room In
an instant the applause began. 1t spread until
every one IN the room was ciapplng hands,
stamping feet or shouting Harrison" "Harrl-
son." Mr. McMaster, after an interval of some
minutes, during which the enthusiastic recep-
ton the distinguished visitor continued, ex-
planned that the club which he represented was
part of the Lincoln League of the State. and
that its organization, with ono hundred mem
bers, was still intact. He recommended that
the constitution and bylaws OF that club be
read for the benefit of the meeting. Lets have
it," said Mr.. Branham. land will this
crowd over to that club"
Judge Martindaie did not see any necessity
for antagonism in this matter, or for duplcat-
ing the clubs. The main object was to still
further impress upon the awakened Republicans
and others who favored law and order, the need
of active work during the rest of the week and
on election day. The Republicans present could
join the old club. but he would like to its
name changed the Lincoln Club a suggestion
that met with earnest applause
General Harrison, in response to enthusiastic
calls, went to the platform. and for few
minutes spoke incisively on the issue of the cam
paign. He said that. without reference to the
merits of the opposing candidates, can
conceal the fact that the whole campaign in
their interest displays itself in the influence and
methods which LED to the tally beet forgeres.
That crime has been widely advertised through
out the land, and after it came the trial of tho
conspirators, when the news went forth that the
jury had failed to agree It is now proposed that
the elimination shall be in giving these
who were tried for this great crime control of
the city. That would be calamity to business
a encouragement of capital-seeking investment
here. In conducting this cam paign the Repub-
lcans appeal to Democrats Prohibitionists,
and all good citizens of whatever party to unite
with them in defeating these people. He had no
sympathy with this talk about fencing in the 5.
city. Fences have their uses. and he was not in
favor of taking them down until he knew there
were no depredating ANIMALS around Fencing
If one law is allowed to be violated with inn
punity it will lead to elimination in Haymar-
ket riot If the people to crush this lawess
ness they must stand by Mayor Denny he
has stood by the law.
The Generals speech was frequently inter
rupted by the warmest applause. After speak
ing of the one great issue, he referred to the or
ganization of the Lincoln League with It's CEN
trail and local clubs When the plan was adopted
it was proposed to have a delegate convention
of the local clubs to elect permanent central OIL
GERS when a efficient number OF the local CLUBS
had been organized The delegate convention
has been called to meet here in Decemo Der and
the Republicans in the meeting he addressed
should be in harmony with the Lincoln League
plan
Judge Martindale suggested that the constitu-
ton and bylaws of the Indianapolis Republican
Club could be referred to a committee, TO report
at a future meeting. The Republicans
present could pledge themselves to become
members, but that would not interfere
with organizing for work on Tuesday.
General Harrison thought the bylaws re-
garding membership could be waived. so
all present could become members at once. This
suggestion was finally adopted, and every one
of the 800 in the meeting joined the club, after
which General Harrison, when called upon TO
outline the work for Tuesday. said that
the first duty of every Republican was to vote
himself. He ought to resolve to 60 10 the polls
early and stay there during the day TO watch at
tsmpts at illegal voting, and Other tricks of tho
gang The second thing to be done was to try
to get a vote. A gentleman of a large manufact-
uring establishment had told him that he had
in his ernnlov a young German. active Demo